We aim to share with our allies the benefits of our religion. We are willing to send out our Wawis to each of your lands to convert the brave and to transform the weak into the brave. A Wawi is similar to your priest/missionary that goes out and teaches the proper way to live. It is a shortened form of Warrior of Wisdom, hence a Wawi.
Wawis teach among other things, martial arts, small unit tactics all the way to grand strategic thinking. When to use and when not to use techniques. The first religious book that we offer to our new converts is the Book of the Righteous Warrior, here is an excerpt from Chapter 4, Paragraph 17 and Verse 12 from the Tarkhan Translation (the TT): “While a warrior stands, the warrior will not let others impose their way unto him or her.”
The first trainings for the new convert is called the Wawa, this is short for the Way of the Warrior. Martial arts of empty hand techniques, deliberate weapons techniques (similar to your kenjutsu and fencing), impromptu weapons techniques (picking up any object that is not designed as a weapon), sweeps/locks/throws techniques (pressure points), throwing and distance weapons techniques (similar to your archery and darts), firearms and other modernized personal weaponry techniques; these are all taught to the student as he also undergoes religious transformation so that his mind does not remain corrupted in weakness and strike out at anyone based upon the fear that the weak always feel.
Hope this is an adequate introduction for you to accept our Wawis to teach the Wawa in our Obsdevars (similar to your dojos and training rooms) (Obsdevar is short for Obstacle and Development Area). May we come to your countries and build some Obsdevars?
“One must understand the other and all of his or her ways of being and of doing so that the warrior may surpass the other in their way as well as with the warrior’s own way.” 78-2-3 (Chapter 78, Paragraph 2, Verse 3) TT (The Tarkhan Translation) of the Book of The Righteous Warrior (Botrwa).
So we use the above in the following manner 78-2-3 TT of Botrwa and our children can recite the entire passage properly. The TT is the easiest translation and is used for the children and new converts. Some gifted children can quote up to 3 different translations of the entire book. One child was reputed to have 7 of the more difficult translations known by heart when he was only 7 years old, but this was about 311 years ago and before the TT was even invented.
Office of the Director, Department of Diplomacy Building
Esplanade of Khanates, Tkânâtdövâkhîastâât
«So, let me get this straight, some missionaries from an obscure nation on the southeast shore that we don’t even recognise want to send some people to Dovakhan? What’s more, they want to set up some military training camps in this country for dubious purposes! I think the answer is pretty clear, gentlemen» said the Director of Diplomacy with a scoff as he reviewed the visa request of the religious group. He then instructed his secretary to draft the following reply message:
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To whom it may concern,
We regret to inform you that your request for a visa for the purpose of settlement and/or establishment in Dovakhan has been DENIED. The rationale for said denial is thus:
The Republic-Khanates of Dovakhan is a nation with religious freedom. However, your group has expressed the desire to undertake projects which may considered seditious or disruptive to the wellbeing of the Republic-Khanates. This is unacceptable in the eyes of Dovakhanese immigration law.
Furthermore, the nation which issues your travel documents is not recognised by the Republic-Khanates. Therefore, this Department is hard-pressed to find any method for the issue of a Dovakhanese visa in the event of approval.
Should you have any questions or should you like to make an appeal, please contact this office. Thank you for your understanding.
There must have been an error in transit, as we only send to nations that have specifically requested a visit. If you wish, you can send some of your own military students to come and enroll in our facilities. Also, if you think it appropriate, we can also send some observers who will not attempt to teach the Wawa but rather learn from your techniques and implement and blend with our own.
That is why our system is superior, we take the best elements from each tradition and eliminate the worse elements. At the same time, for traditional reasons we have some who insist upon sticking to one tradition (the bad and the good), and they occasionally improve upon the knowledge for all Wawis.
Pt4, 2-1-15 TT of Botrwa: “If oration skills can win a battle without lifting a sword arm then use it with joy for you have created an ally out of the destruction of your enemy.”
One of things I forgot to mention is that the book is also further divided into parts and in volumes. If it is not noted then it is considered the first volume and the first part. Most of the quotes are taken from the 1st volume and the 1st part which is what the children and new converts must memorize. But the other parts of the first volume or the other volumes themselves are more specialized topics and/or commentaries of previous texts although a few are believed to be commentaries on future texts that have yet to be written.
The evidence for this is based upon the fact that aspects of using nuclear ballistic missiles in submarines in combination of orbital satellite communication were written approximately 1000 years ago and it was only recently understood as new technological realities inspired strategic commentaries which completed the initial 1000 year old texts. This discovery was uncovered approximately 12 years ago and I remember having read the original 1000 year old texts trying to decipher the wisdom and it all made sense when I read the modern commentary on the newer technology.
“Mmm. Obscure missionaries from unrecognized nation wishing to come to FPS to attempt to convert citizens and teach military tactics.” The diplomatic officer stated, as he read through the communique.
“Red form.” His supervisor stated, as the man walked past. “Do they want to build training centers?”
“Yea.”
“Greenish-yellow form. No, the other one. Yea, that one.” The supervisor stated. “Send three copies of each.”
“Yessir.” Grabbing one of the many postage boxes sitting under his desk, the officer dumped the circa five hundred pages of paperwork into it, and then closed and sealed it, writing in the return address of the communique.
Fear is weakness, no matter who is receiving the emotion. 2-72-11’13 TT of Botrwa states: “Stand with honor and even if a weapon cut you down, you will live; so what does the warrior have to fear from others? (12) All you can get from fear is paralysis of action and that leads to death. (13) Be honorable and live forever with the other honorables, be fearful and die alone with all the other fearful who hide from everything.”
We must also note that when a quoted passage is more than one verse we note it as we did in the above quote. We welcome any comments and questions from the curious.
The government has yet to take a stance on these ‘Wiwis’. …] I’m sure the people of Hjornedhelmut would absolutely love some competition, but I bet that the hats are really silly. I doubt it’d catch on at all.
The Northern Grand Duchy New Irem
The Archagles HQ
«It could be interesting» interjected the first Archangel, handing the communication to his companion.
«Im not sure. Youre aware of both Lachdanans and Reziels opinions on foreign troops in the Grand Duchy»
«Technically, theyre not troops. Or better they seems something like Warrior Monks. Knights Templar, perhaps»
«Im not too sure the Knights Templar shouldnt be considered troops»
«Oh come on. They use a language we Archangels can understand pretty well. Honor, martial arts Im sure it could be a good chance for mutual enrichment»
The second Archangel sighed, then grabbed the Positive Opinion stamp.
«Remember, dude. Thats just a preliminary opinion this thing will follow the standard procedure, up to the High Commands. Ill not risk my own ass on such a delicate issue»
72-11-153 TT of Botrwa: “If any refuse to receive your wisdom, then move on because they have no wisdom to offer either.”
Some seem threatened by the offer of new knowledge but this is only a result of fear of the unknown. It is great intellectual gymnastics to teach and to learn from each other.
7-99-3 TT of Botrwa: “Let go of your fear and grow stronger in the release.”
There are some who act strong because they are really afraid of the chaos in the world. Sometimes they act like bullies and they believe that they can be protected by thumping their chests. In these situations, it is polite to let them blow their steam while being firm in your position. Much like children, you let them vent their tantrum. Once they are exhausted, you can reach them and allow them to learn that tantrums are not efficient forms of communication. If they attempt to lash out, then use more firm techniques of persuasion. Because they have overestimated the value of their strength and underestimated your resolve, they will be thrown easily and become even more exhausted.
See the bullies like snow falling everywhere and see yourself as the strong tree. Yes they may be more numerous and may also have greater mass than you as a single tree but they can only throw unto you as what your branches can receive, not more. Your choice is to allow the bully to dictate the rules of his tantrum and allow the snow to overwhelm you to break your branches or you allow your branches to bend changing the rules to your favor and watch the snow fall in a thump while you are still standing.
Sounds of gunfire not to far away…
“Okay, i´ve had enough. I´m going after him” screams the executive scretary.
“I wouldn´t do that if i were you, you know how he gets touchy if you interrupts him while he´s playing with his guns” answers Advisor Ji
“But the pile of papers on his office is almost deserving a office of it´s own. He´ll spend today reading even if i have to be shot.”
“He might do that…”
Some time later Ludwig von Drakken is in his office “reading” every document sent to him last week in a speed possible only to those who never cared much about what others had to say anyway.
“That crazed woman, how she could run in front of my rifle while i was hunting, i could have shot her. Maybe someday i´ll do it…” Ludwig speaks to himself with a smile.
Let´s see… Trash, trash, tra… Wait, this looks interesting.
Way of the warrior, nice name… Teaching unarmed, melee and ranged combat… Don´t think we need that, every Drakkengard citizen learns that in the army. It´s the point of conscript them anyway. But soldiers motivated by religion often fight harder…
“Ji, tell the people of ShogunKhan we´ll welcome their wawis in our country as long as we are allowed to sent a few representatives of our own to know their country.”
“But sir, isn´t it a bit reckless, we know little about this country and they seems to be militaristic”
“And so are we, Ji. Not to mention i´m trying to end the xenophobic legacy of my father. We only will know them by interacting with them. Inform them that we also might allow them to build one of their obsedevar too, provided that the representatives exchange goes well.”
“Shall be done, my lord.”
“It´s sir, Ji. We´re in a republic.”
“Sorry, my… Sir.”
We would be honored to learn of your fighting techniques! That is how our techniques surpass others, we allow cross-pollination and we blend several of the better moves of different styles together much like Jeet Kune Do or Gracie’s version of Jujitsu. We also study the traditional styles because even the traditional styles occasionally have a thing or two to teach us: when we thought a move was inferior, we suddenly discover that it is unstoppable when blended with some other inferior move of some newer style that we have discovered. Of course, as we get to know each other, we’ll be able to perform friendly competition or even friendly duels between consenting partners!
7-23-15 TT of Botrwa: “Denial of reality is based upon fear of the unknown. The fearful prefer to think they are in control so they rely upon their inventions, their shadows of reality. Shatter those with force and see them pounce against the first thing they see which will probably be something you hold dear.”
Some nations would rather not have to face the music and thus they block their ears. Some rely upon technology and create ear muffs and sound proof rooms to live in. We can not deny that their inventions offer some benefits. Unfortunately, if they claim that there is no music and they rely upon their inventions as proof, then you would do better to allow them their illusion. When they are ready to mature into adults, they will venture out and meet the world without fear and we shall be there as equals sharing what we have discovered.
Force the child out of this comfort zone and the child will become as chaotic as he or she believes the world to be and who knows what this can result in?
Following the Wawa means to constantly perfect one’s art and at the same time to evolve it. To use examples from the “real world” (a collection of myths that many in these forums like to refer to on occasion), Bruce Lee had perfected his art in a specific style of kung fu. He discovered the flaws because he was skilled enough to discover them and he borrowed from other styles to create Jeet Kune Do. There is also a family called the Gracies who borrowed from other styles and modified a style called Ju-jitsu.
These blendings are exactly what our Wawis seek to create, naturally there are specialists in specific forms because they wish to concentrate upon a tradition for the love they feel toward it, but the primary task is to have the best possible blend.
When we send out our Wawis to teach the Wawa to all who welcome us, we also look into the martial arts of the area and find ways to blend it with our own. That is why following the Wawa makes you a better warrior.
Some may wish to become a Wast (Warrior of Stealth), this is a more elite soldier and they are able to infiltrate any location. The Wast is more about gathering information than by engaging in the fight. This is difficult for many, because most have the patience of a lion and wish to pounce, while the Wast must become more like the mist and flow smoothly and sometimes avoid combat.
The Official Proclamation of the Government of the People’s Republic of Lazlowia
Regarding the matter of the Religion of ShogunKhan, since most of the nations have already made some stance
Every concerned Ministry denies the request of the chief priest/trainer/missionary/whatever of this religion to send missionaries/priests/trainers/whatevers to our country.
The reason:
There are two reason why we denied this request. The first, we don’t really see the point of learning martial arts in a world, where one can have firearms. But this is not really the reason, as we also have martial art training in the army, but not some far easter of course. Also, this can really destibilize the whole state. If everybody can learn to fight freely, they will use it against the state and the working people of our socialist country, under the disguise of a religion.
The second, there are no need for a religion in our socialist country. Religions are bad for the state, and a warlike religion like this is even worse.
Perhaps if we introduced ourselves as a philosophy, much like a sportsman engages in the sportsman ethics. Only a person who is passionate in the sport will bother to learn the proper etiquette within that sport. And only someone who shows the passion to learn its philosophy will be coached by the best instructors.
We can also limit the instruction to whomever you approve, like only to your military or to your security forces. Our original intention was to give each of your citizens the capability to defend its home country from foreign invaders but if you are so convinced that they would turn against their lawful leaders, perhaps we should allow the leaders to learn this martial art?
Oh, and there is firearm training available as well.
